18 State Attorneys General Just Told the Senate the CLARITY Act Would Gut Their Ability to ...

The CLARITY Act aimed to centralize digital asset oversight under the SEC but was blocked largely due to opposition from 18 state attorneys general who argued it would weaken state enforcement against crypto fraud. States emphasize their frontline role in prosecuting fraud and fear losing agility if federal authority preempts their powers, contributing to ongoing regulatory fragmentation in the US crypto market.

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